New '52 Mantle Forgery...This one is clever

[savedfrommyspokes]

The fonts on the left side of the PSA flip seem off, almost like they are too large.

[chaddurbin]

yes might have better luck contacting psa directly about the fake flip. they can get it off ebay faster than anybody else i bet.

[cardinalcollector]

That is fantastic documentation. Nice work.

[Brianruns10]

Originally Posted by savedfrommyspokes

The fonts on the left side of the PSA flip seem off, almost like they are too large.

Indeed they are, good eye.

I tend to avoid trying to authenticate PSA inserts, because they are easy enough to fake by ripping off a scan from heritage auctions or someplace.

I really wish they'd get on the bandwagon like PCGS does, and adopt some kind of holographic technology. That or more tamper resilient cases.

[RobertGT]

Reported.

Let us know what the seller has to say about his fake - if he knows it's a fake.

[Brianruns10]

Originally Posted by RobertGT

Reported.

Let us know what the seller has to say about his fake - if he knows it's a fake.

Still no reply from him. The really bad thing about this auction, is the seller is a legit collector. Usually these Mantles are being peddled by local yokels dealing in NASCAR memorabilia and crap no older than the mid 90s. It's a big red flag because it's clear these fellows have no experience in handling quality vintage. However this new fellow deals in coins and vintage cards. I suspect he got had by the forgery, which is really quite good, much better than the ones making the rounds in 2012.

Just goes to show, you gotta buy the card, not the plastic. Every major purchase I make, I research beforehand. When I collected coins, I got to where I could ID a coin's date and where it was made just by the reverse side. I wasn't gonna get burned because I was ignorant.

[nsaddict]

The seller purchased this card in January for 9K

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-Topps-M...p2047675.l2557

[Brianruns10]

Originally Posted by nsaddict

The seller purchased this card in January for 9K

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-Topps-M...p2047675.l2557

Oh good god. The man got taken for a hell of a ride. You don't suppose he probably knows he got burned, and is passing it along to some poor schmuck? I wish there was a way to warn all those poor bidders.

And it is even more obvious in those photos that this item has been tampered with. You can see the frosting on both sides of the PSA holder!

[Cardboard Junkie]

"Poof!" Gone.....good job fellas! Dave.

[savedfrommyspokes]

Originally Posted by Brianruns10

Oh good god. The man got taken for a hell of a ride. You don't suppose he probably knows he got burned, and is passing it along to some poor schmuck? I wish there was a way to warn all those poor bidders.

And it is even more obvious in those photos that this item has been tampered with. You can see the frosting on both sides of the PSA holder!

He must not have figured out that what he bought was a fake/tampered with until at least 45 days after his purchase, as he had 45 days to return through ebay in order to receive a full refund